sea-water

The Sailor's Word-Book

"The quantity of solid matter varies considerably in different seas, but we may assume that the average quantity of saline matter is 3-1/2 per cent., and the density about 1·0274" (Pereira).


The composition of the water of the English Channel according to Schweitzer is Grains.

Water 964·74372

Chloride of Sodium 27·05948

" Potassium 0·76552

" Magnesium 3·66658

Bromide of Magnesium 0·02929

Sulphate of Magnesia 2·29578

" Lime 1·40662

Carbonate of Lime 0·03301

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